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D641 HWW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD641 HWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 151,670 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2018 151,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r chassis corroded through

Pass 31 Mar 2017 150,325 miles

Hole in o/s/r chassis

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 150,322 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint insecure onto steering box (2.1.5)

Hole in o/s/r chassis

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 147,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 145,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,480 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 141,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Bump Stop Missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 139,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 139,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 137,226 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 137,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 134,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 131,797 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both centre outrigger/bodymounts slightly corroded

rear chassis both sides slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 128,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 125,593 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 121,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

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Pass 21 Nov 2005 121,976 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D641 HWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D641 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D641 HWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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